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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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