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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the 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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