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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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