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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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