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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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