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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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