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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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