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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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