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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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