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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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