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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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