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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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