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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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