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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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