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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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