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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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