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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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