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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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