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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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