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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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