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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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