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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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