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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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