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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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