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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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