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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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