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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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