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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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