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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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