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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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