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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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