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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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