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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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