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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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