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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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