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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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