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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information 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 topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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