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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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