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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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