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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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