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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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