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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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