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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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