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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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