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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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