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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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