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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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