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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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