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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies 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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