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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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