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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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