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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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