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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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