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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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