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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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