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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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