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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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