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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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