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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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