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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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