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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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