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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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