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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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