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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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