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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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