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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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