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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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