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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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