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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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