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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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