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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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