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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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