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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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