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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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