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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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