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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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