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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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