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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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