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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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