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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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