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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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