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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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