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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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