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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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