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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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