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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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