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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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