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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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