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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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