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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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