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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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