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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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