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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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