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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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