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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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