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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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