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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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