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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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