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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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