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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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