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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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