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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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