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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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