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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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