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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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