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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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