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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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