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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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