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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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