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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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