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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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