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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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