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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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