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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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