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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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