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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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