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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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