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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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