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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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