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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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