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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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