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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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