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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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