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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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