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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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