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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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