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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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