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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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