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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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