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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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