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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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