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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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