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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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