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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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