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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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