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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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