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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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