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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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