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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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