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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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