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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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