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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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