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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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