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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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