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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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