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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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