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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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