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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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