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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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