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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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