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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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