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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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