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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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