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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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