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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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