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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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