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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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