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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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