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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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