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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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