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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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