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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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