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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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