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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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