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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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