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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 (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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