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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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