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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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