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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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