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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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