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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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