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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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