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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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