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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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