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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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