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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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