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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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