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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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