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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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