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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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