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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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