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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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