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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major 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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