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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)