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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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