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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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