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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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