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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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