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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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