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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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