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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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