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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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