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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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