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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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