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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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