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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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