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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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