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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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