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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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