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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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