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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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