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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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