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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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