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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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