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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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