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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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