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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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