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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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