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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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