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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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