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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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