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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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