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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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