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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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