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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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