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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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