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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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