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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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