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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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