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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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