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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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