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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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