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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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