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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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