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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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