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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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