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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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