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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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