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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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