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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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