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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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