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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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