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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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