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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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