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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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