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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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