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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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