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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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