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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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