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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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