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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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