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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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