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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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