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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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