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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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