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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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