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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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