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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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