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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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