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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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