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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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