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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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