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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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