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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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