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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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