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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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