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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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