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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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