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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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