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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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