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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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