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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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