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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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