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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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