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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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