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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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