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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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