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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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