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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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