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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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