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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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