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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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