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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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