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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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