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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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