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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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