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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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