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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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