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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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