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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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