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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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