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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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