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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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