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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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