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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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