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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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