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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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