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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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