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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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