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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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