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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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