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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. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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