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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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