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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education