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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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