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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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