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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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