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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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