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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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