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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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