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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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