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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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