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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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