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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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