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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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