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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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