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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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