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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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