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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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