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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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