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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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