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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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