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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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