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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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