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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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