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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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