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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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