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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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