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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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