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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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