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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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