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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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