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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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