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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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