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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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