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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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