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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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