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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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