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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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