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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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