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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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