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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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