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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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