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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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