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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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