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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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