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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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