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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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