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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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