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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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