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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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