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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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