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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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