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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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