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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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