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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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