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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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