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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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