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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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