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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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