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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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