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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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