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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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