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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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