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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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