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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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