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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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