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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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