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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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