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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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