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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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