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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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