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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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