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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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