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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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