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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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