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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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