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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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