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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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