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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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