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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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