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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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