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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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