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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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