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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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