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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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