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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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