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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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