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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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