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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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