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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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