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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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