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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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