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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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