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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important 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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