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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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