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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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