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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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