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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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