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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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