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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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