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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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