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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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