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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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