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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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