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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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