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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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