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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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