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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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