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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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