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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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