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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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