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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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