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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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