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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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