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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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