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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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