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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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