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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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