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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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