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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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