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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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