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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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