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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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