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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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