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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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