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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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