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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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