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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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