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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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