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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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