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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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