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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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