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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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