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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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