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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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