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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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