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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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