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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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