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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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