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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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