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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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