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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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