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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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