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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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