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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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