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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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