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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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