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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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