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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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