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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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