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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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