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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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