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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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