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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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