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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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