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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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