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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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