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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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