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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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