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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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