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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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