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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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