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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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