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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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