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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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