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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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