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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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