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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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