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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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