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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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