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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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