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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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