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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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