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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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