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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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