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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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