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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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