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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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