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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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