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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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