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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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