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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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