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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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