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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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