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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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