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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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