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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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