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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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