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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently 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 are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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