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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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