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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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