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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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