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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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