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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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