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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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