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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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