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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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