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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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