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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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