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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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