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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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