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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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