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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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