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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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