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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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