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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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