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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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