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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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