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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)