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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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