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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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