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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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