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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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