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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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