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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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