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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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