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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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