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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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