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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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