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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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