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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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